Design Manager: Lead Multidisciplinary Construction Projects

Ivy Resource Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days + BHs annual leave

Car leasing via salary sacrifice

Death in Service (4x)

Cycle to Work

Cash Plan

Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er

Job summary

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting an experienced Design Manager for a permanent role based in Swindon. You will oversee the design process from pre-construction through to completion and lead multidisciplinary teams to meet program and budget targets.

The ideal candidate will have UK regulatory knowledge, strong BIM skills, and a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality, sustainable design across sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven Design Manager experience within construction, preferably with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM Regulations.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, MEP consultants and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage design documentation and programmes to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to sustainable design and value engineering without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design process from pre-construction to project completion.
• Chairs design team meetings and manages design programmes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Identify design risks and develop practical solutions to protect schedule and cost.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and project standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial and site teams.

Skills

Proven Design Manager experience

RIBA stages knowledge

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Communication & stakeholder management

BIM / digital design platforms

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving & decision-making

Education

Relevant construction qualification in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Ivy Resource Group are recruiting an experienced Design Manager for a permanent role based in Swindon. You will oversee the design process from pre-construction through to completion and lead multidisciplinary teams to meet program and budget targets.

The ideal candidate will have UK regulatory knowledge, strong BIM skills, and a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality, sustainable design across sectors.